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EN A E.Create a Legacy of Success

2018 At-Risk Youth National FORUM

Frank DeAngelis Former Principal Columbine High School

Roy Juarez Motivational Speaker “Homeless By Choice”

Keynote Speakers

Embassy Suites at Kingston PlantationMyrtle Beach, SCFebruary 18–21, 2018

Areas of FocusStrategies for Homeless Youth

Mentoring Relationships

Family & Youth Engagement

Preconference Workshops More than 75 Breakout Sessions

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Tierica Berry Motivational Speaker, Author, Spoken Word Artist

2018 EN A E.Create a Legacy of Success

At-Risk YouthNational FORUM

Embassy Suites at Kingston PlantationMyrtle Beach, SC

February 18–21, 2018

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Hotel and LodgingThe FORUM will be held at the Embassy Suites at Kingston Plantation, 9800 Queensway Boulevard, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572, 864/449-0006, 800/362-2779. Participants have two choices for accommodations. For direct link to hotels, go to www.dropoutprevention.org/conferences/2018-at-risk-youth-national-forum.Embassy Suites at Kingston Plantation, $145 single/double occupancy, plus taxes. Embassy Suites at Kingston Plantation guests will receive daily complimentary breakfast and two beverage tickets per person. Plantation Villas, $126 two bedroom/$152 three bedroom. This location does not include the complimentary breakfast and beverages but guests may purchase them. All rates are good through January 25, 2018.

Registration Fees (All registrations must be made online at www.dropoutprevention.org)Early Bird (on/before November 15, 2017) Individual................................................................................................................ $320 Team per registrant (2 or more).......................................................................... $285Regular (after November 15, 2017) Individual................................................................................................................ $360 Team per registrant (2 or more).......................................................................... $335Full-Time Student..................................................................................................... $225Presenter Registration ............................................................................................ $250One-Day Registration (Mon/Tues) ....................................................................... $185One-Day Registration (Wed) ................................................................................. $115Student One-Day Registration (Mon/Tues) ....................................................... $100Student One-Day Registration (Wed)................................................................. $ 50NDPN Individual Membership (1 yr.)................................................................... $ 75NDPN Institutional Membership (1 yr.).............................................................. $285

Pre-FORUM Workshops ($50 each)1. The Critical Role of Engagement in Dropout Prevention: Panel Presentation and Discussion With NDPC/N Research Fellows, Clemson University, SC2. Reaching Homeless Students and Families, Ms. Jacinda Goodwin, SERVE Center, Greensboro, ND3. Success Stories! How They Did it, Dr Sandy Addis, National Dropout Prevention Center, Clemson, SC, and various school leaders from across the country

PaymentPurchase orders, checks, or credit cards are accepted prior to the start of the conference. Checks and purchase orders should be mailed prior to the start of the FORUM and made payable to National Dropout Prevention Network (NDPN) and mailed to NDPN–FORUM , 209 Martin Street, Clemson, SC 29631-1555.

Cancellations/RefundsCancellations must be in writing to Denise Gianforcaro at [email protected], and received by February 2, 2018, in order to receive a refund less a $45 administrative fee. No refunds will be made after February 2, 2018, or for no-shows.

Conference StrandsStrategies for Homeless Youth and Families; Juvenile Justice and Law Enforcement; Community, Family, and Student Engagement; Interacting With Speci�c Populations; Learning and Instruction; Life Skills and Personal Development; School Climate; Out-of-School/Community Programs; Alternative Educational Contexts

Proposed Conference Schedule

Sunday, February 18, 201812:00 noon – 5:00 pm Registration 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Pre-FORUM Workshops 1, 2, and 3 (must be registered)

Monday, February 19, 2018 7:30 am – 8:30 am Continental Breakfast 7:30 am – 5:00 pm Registration/Exhibit Hall Open 8:30 am – 9:30 am Concurrent Sessions 9:45 am – 11:15 am Opening General Session 11:15 am – 1:00 pm Lunch (on your own) 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Concurrent Sessions/Carousel Sessions 2:15 pm – 3:15 pm Concurrent Sessions 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Concurrent Sessions

Tuesday, February 20, 2018 8:00 am – 9:00 am Continental Breakfast 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Registration/Exhibit Hall Open 8:30 am – 9:45 am General Session 10:00 am – 11:30 am Concurrent Sessions11:30 am – 1:00 pm Networking Lunch 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Featured Session 2:15 pm – 3:15 pm Concurrent Sessions 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Concurrent Sessions 7:00 pm Optional Entertainment

Wednesday, February 21, 2018 7:30 am – 8:30 am Co�ee Service 8:00 am – 12:30 pm Registration 8:30 am – 9:30 am Concurrent Sessions 9:45 am – 10:45 am Concurrent Sessions10:45 am – 12:00 noon Closing General Session

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